Dudhpokhari (Milky Lake) & Namun la Pass Trekking

Dudhpokhari ( Milky Lake) situated on the border of Lamgung, Manang and Kaski districts of Nepal is at an altitude of around (5300m) above the sea level. Legend has it that some three thousand years ago the Tamu community now Gurung community of Nepal entered this area from Tibet via Namun Bhanjyang Pass and made their settlement here. Therefore this place is also known as Tamuwan. The Tamu community had their own King in the olden days; you can see remains of their Palace till now. During the Janai Purnima (sacred Thread Ceremony) thousands of pilgrimage and visitors visit this place for holy worship. Hindus worship this place as a site for Holy Pilgrimage and a lot of devotees take this place as the gateway to heaven. There is a strong belief that if you take a bath in this Dudhpokhari (Milky Lake) three times then all your sins committed in this lifetime get purified. Therefore this place is rich in Culture, Nature, and has a good Geographical importance and other attractions.